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Culture

Definition Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that c...

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Cultural Universals

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition Cultural universals are fundamental traits or practices that are common to all human s...

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Cultural Lag

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition Cultural lag refers to the delay in societal adjustments when technological advancemen...

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Cultural Humility

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and a willingness to learn ...

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Cultural Display Rules

Culture Symbols and Meaning

Definition A cultural display rule refers to the socially learned norms or guidelines within a cu...

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Crystallized Intelligence

Cognitive Processes Intelligence and Problem-Solving

Definition Crystallized intelligence refers to the accumulation of knowledge, experience, and exp...

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Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Definition Critical thinking is a process of analyzing information objectively and systematically...

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Crisis Intervention

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Crisis intervention refers to a structured approach designed to provide immediate supp...

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Corpus Callosum

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The corpus callosum is a large band of nerve fibers in the brain that connects the two...

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Coping

Emotion and Motivation Regulation and Resilience

Definition Coping refers to the strategies or techniques individuals use to manage and respond to...

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Convergent Thinking

Cognitive Processes Intelligence and Problem-Solving

Definition Convergent thinking is a cognitive process focused on narrowing down options to find a...

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Control Theory

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Control theory (deviance and crime) is a criminological perspective that suggests indi...

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Conservation

Human Development

Definition Conservation is a cognitive skill where an individual understands that certain propert...

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Consciousness

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Consciousness is the state of being aware - of ourselves, our surroundings, our though...

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Conflict Theory Perspective on Education

Education

Definition Conflict Theory, when applied to education, is a sociological perspective that examine...

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Confirmation Bias

Critical Thinking

Definition Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms or supports one's...

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Concept

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition A concept in psychology refers to a mental category or framework used to organize, und...

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Comorbidity

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Comorbidity in psychology refers to the occurrence of two or more psychological disord...

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Collectivistic Culture

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition A collectivistic culture is one where the well-being of the group or community is prio...

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Collective Conscience

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Collective Conscience (also called collective consciousness) refers to the shared beli...

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